Zulfiqar Bhutto's trial was classic instance of political victimization: Justice Mansoor Shah
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Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has remarked that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's trial is a classic example of a political trial as his case investigation was approved illegally, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah gave these remarks in an additional note in Presidential reference against the punishment of former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
Senior most judge further said that in political trials, non-transparent methods are tried for desired results. In political trials, usually former allies are made witnesses by taking statements.
He observed that Zulfiqar Bhutto himself had said that the judiciary can remain independent only under the umbrella of the Constitution. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah remarked that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had said that flowers cannot bloom in the desert.
Reporter: Amanat Gishkori